Joel Embiid was sent off for the 76ers against Victor Wembanyama, Spurs; Disappointed NBA fans | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Joel Embiid was sent off for the 76ers against Victor Wembanyama, Spurs; Disappointed NBA fans | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 23: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers argues with referee Jenna Schroeder #20 during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on December 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Embiid was ejected from the game for two technical fouls. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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The showdown between Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama headlined the NBA slate on Monday.

The Philadelphia 76ers big man was sent off in the first half when he was cautioned for an offensive foul on the San Antonio Spurs star. He was upset by the call and argued before being assessed two technical fouls.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

Joel Embiid was FURIOUS after picking up an offensive foul on Wemby 😳
Embiid was hit and ejected by two techs 😬 pic.twitter.com/9rVIGazig1

It was an early end to a disappointing night for Embiid.

He finished the game with nine points and three rebounds on 2 of 8 shooting from the field and 1 of 4 shooting from deep. On the other side was Wembanyama, who had an impressive seven blocks in the first half alone and clearly won the game in the game with the big man battle.

There were numerous reactions to Embiid’s expulsion on social media:

Michael K.B @therealmikekb

Embiid was perhaps the angriest I’ve ever seen.

rivercitykiiid ✨ @rivercitykiiid

My hot opinion is that Embiid didn’t want the Wemby smoke, saw his chance to be ejected and took it 🤭

🏁 @Nictheegr8

Embiid got tired of chasing Wemby off the 3-point line and decided to get ejected

EM | Spurs @PlayoffWembyy

B’s man, wanted to see Embiid against Wemby and just got robbed

Eddie Mackalicious @eddiemack5

That call from Embiid and Wemby was a bang-bang game. Could have gone either way.
Sixers are also 9-17. I’m trying to get back into the season. Embiid can’t be above talking crazy to the referee, no matter how much he feels like he’s right…

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Now that Embiid has been ejected, the Sixers have played two full games with Maxey. Paul George and Embiid this season. Christmas is in two days.

Stimulates culture @SpursCulture

Sixers fans who complain about flopping when Embiid is on their team are crazy

This is more true for the 76ers, who have struggled with injuries and inconsistent performances throughout the season. They entered the game with an ugly record of 9-17, which is nowhere near what they expected at the start of the season.

Instead of battling with the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and others at the top of the Eastern Conference, they are unable to even secure a play-in tournament spot.

Having a healthy Embiid available for more games as the season progresses should help them move up the standings, as he appeared in just seven of the team’s first 26 games.

But being healthy doesn’t help much if he gets ejected before halftime.

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